Closed · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary

USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022

Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$250K-$5M
Award range
Closed
Status
September 22, 2022
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $250,000 -- $5,000,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$250K-$5M
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
10.912
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.912, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 25, 2022 and last updated on August 17, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $25.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $25.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.7 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 22, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$250,000 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

September 22, 2022

Posted

July 25, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$25,000,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 2022. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308# The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 20, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.912

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

nrcscig@usda.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 25, 2022
Close Date September 22, 2022
Last Updated August 17, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.912. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 22, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $250,000 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $25,000,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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